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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.35, 8,997.44 and 2,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.35, 8,997.44 and 2,709.14 is: 4,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.35 : 8,997.44 = 2,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.35/8,997.44 = 2,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.35x = 8,997.44 × 2,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.35x = 24,375,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,311.06/5,998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.67

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